My Wheezy Mornings...Things can worsen during the allergy season too, and right now, here in the UK, we are experiencing very high levels of pollen.... By Peter Bunting2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Parenting Adult Kids With Asthma...He was careful to watch her oxygen levels and monitor her during surgery. I watched over her as she recovered, and she is finally feeling better.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...They have been shown to be very good for refocusing energy. Animals are also considered to have a very positive effect on many people.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Moving to a New Climate With Asthma...Chances are that it will need to be tweaked as your body gets used to the new climate, but for the time being it is very important... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Over the Counter Primatene Mist - A Solution or a Danger?...It's unclear whether the medication contributed to her death, but cases like hers have added to experts' concerns.... By Kathi MacNaughton5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments15 comments
Medication Compliance...Uncontrolled asthma over time can lead to irreversible airway remodeling which is another term for scaring of the airways.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ask the Advocates: What Does an Asthma Attack Feel Like?...Here is what they said.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Asthma Attack During a Stressful Situation?...And very painful. My lungs were still feeling a little off, so I ended up using my albuterol inhaler.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Sending Kids With Asthma Off To College...As annoyed as they were with me, I told them it was for their own good!... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ability Is A Privilege, And Respect Is For Everyone...In fact, messages we often see tell us we aren’t good enough. Well today, I am here to say we are good enough!... By KyKy Knight4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Asthma In My Family...I think Kerri did and described it in her post, “What About Those Asthma Genes.” A great read if you want to click over and read that.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Things Not to Say to an Asthmatic: Third Edition...If you've heard comments like these, now you know you are not alone. We'd sure like to keep this list going.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments47 comments
Here’s How Asthma Has Benefitted Me...You see, I would have none of this if it were not for asthma. I’m not saying it’s all good, don’t get me wrong.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Community Views: Prednisone Side Effects...Read more about bruising with asthma here. The list of side effects goes on.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Asthma Pioneer...Before my diagnosis, I knew very little about asthma, other than a few of my friends had it, I actually had a very good friend growing up... By Dia SWS2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Asthma Lexicon: Sputum Terms To Know...Another term for sputum. When moved to the back of your throat, phlegm may trigger the cough reflex.... By John Bottrell, RRT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Hospital Bag At The Ready!...Asthma is a disease that can flare up very badly very quickly.... By Theresa Cannizzaro, Respiratory Therapist3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Good and Bad Side of Prednisone...But you can also have other "fun" side effects: My kids were on prednisone a lot when they were younger.... By Andrea M. Jensen CHES AE-C2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
The Art of Learning if a Medicine is Working...This is not an asthma medicine, but this is another good example to show what I am saying here.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?...So, they had a hard time coughing it up. This created a breeding ground for germs in their lungs.... By John Bottrell, RRT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments